U-PASS at PCC

The U-PASS - Free transit pass for students

The Fall 2024 U-PASS will be available at Student Business Services Office beginning August 19th. THE LAST DAY TO PICK UP A U-PASS is at 3PM on Friday, Sept 13, 2024.

PCC Students enrolled in at least one (1) unit for Fall 2024 (non-credit students please show proof of enrollment) are eligible to receive a FREE U-PASS for Fall 2024.

When Can I Get a U-PASS?

The Fall 2024 PCC U-PASS will be available for pick up starting Monday, August 19, 2024. The last day to pick up a U-PASS is at 3PM on Friday, September 13, 2024.

Where Can I Use the U-PASS?

The U-PASS is valid on the following transit providers:

  • Metro trains (A, B, C, E, D and K lines)
  • Metro buses (including the G and J lines)
  • Pasadena Transit
  • Foothill Transit (local and Silver Streak)
  • Culver City Bus
  • Gardena Transit
  • LADOT DASH
  • Long Beach Transit
  • Montebello Bus
  • Norwalk Transit
  • Santa Monica Big Blue Bus
  • Torrance Transit

How Do I Get a U-PASS?

  1. Complete the Metro survey form. This is only required for new U-PASS users.
  2. Bring your completed survey confirmation to Student Business Services, B-203 OR Foothill Campus Admin Office 102
  3. You must have a PCC Lancercard ID and bring that card to Student Business Services. If you don't have a PCC Lancercard visit the LancerID website to learn how to get one.
  4. Show your class schedule to staff to verify that you are enrolled in at least 1 unit, for credit students. If you are a non-credit student please show proof of enrollment. The staff will then affix the pre-loaded U-PASS sticker onto your Lancercard ID. The sticker will not be valid on any other form of ID.

  5. Be sure to tap your U-PASS at any Metro, Pasadena or Foothill Transit station to activate your pass. You must tap your U-PASS at least one time within 15 days of receiving it for it to be activated. 

How Do I Renew My U-PASS?

  1. If you obtained a U-PASS for the Fall 2024 semester, it will expire Feburary 16, 2025.
  2. To reactivate your pass for an upcoming semester, please visit either B203 on the Colorado Campus or Admin Room 102 at the Foothill campus. 
  3. Provide proof of enrollment and your PCC ID with the Metro Sticker intact. You do not need to complete the Metro survey again.
  4. Tap your card at a Metro station or bus within 15 days of receiving your pass.

What If I Lose or Damage My U-PASS?

If your U-PASS is lost, damaged, or stolen you can purchase a replacement for $50.

Refunds

No refunds will be given for the U-PASS. It is not redeemable for any cash value.

Dropping Classes

Students who received a U-PASS but drop, or are dropped, from all of their courses, will have their U-PASS deactivated.

The free U-PASS is being provided to students through PCC's CARES funding.

 For further questions please contact The Office of Student Life at pccstudentlife@smcun.com or 626-585-7384 or Student Business Services at sbs@smcun.com or 626-585-7336.